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How has conflict affected children’s mental health in Gaza?
The cumulative effects of unrelenting violence, forced displacement and the loss of an entire school year are likely to ...
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The IRC calls for the protection of civilians and increased funding amid escalating hostilities in northern Syria
In response to the current escalation in hostilities in the northwest, the IRC continues to support partner-run hospitals and healthcare facilities, ensuring essential health needs are met while ...
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USAID launches new collaboration with leading evidence organizations to improve Agency cost-effectiveness
A global consortium of leading research institutions today announced a $75 million partnership that will contribute vital evidence to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ...
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Unaccompanied and separated children face severe anxiety, harassment and exploitation in Lebanon, warns the IRC
Children are bearing the brunt of the escalating conflict in Lebanon, according to a new assessment by the International ...
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What happens when climate change and conflict collide?
Discover how climate change and conflict intersect to drive crises in vulnerable regions and how the IRC supports impacted ...
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Immigration statistics reveal urgent need for safe routes, says IRC UK
Commenting on the Government’s immigration statistics for the year ending September 2024, Khusbu Patel, Acting Executive Director of the International Rescue Committee UK, said, ...
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The IRC and artist Marta Frej team up for 16 days of activism
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has teamed up with the renowned Polish illustrator and activist Marta Frej to spark dialogue about the various forms of gender-based violence faced by ...
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The IRC calls for essential supplies to urgently enter northern Gaza amid killing of eight partner staff
Israel’s renewed military assault on northern Gaza has killed hundreds of Palestinians in recent weeks and is trapping hundreds of thousands of civilians in catastrophic conditions. In light of the ...
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12 climate activists inspiring us to fight climate change
Around the world, individuals are leading the fight against climate change; calling on their governments and corporations to take action to protect our planet and ensure we all have a safe place to ...
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Celebrating Thanksgiving Together: Building Community & Spreading Joy in Tallahassee
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the IRC in Tallahassee hosted its inaugural Thanksgiving Feast at theChurch of Latter-day Saints Community Center. This heartwarming gathering brought together IRC ...
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How to donate on Giving Tuesday with the IRC UK
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is dedicated to supporting communities affected by crises and hardships around the world. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in extending our help ...
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Media contacts
Beirut, Lebanon, November 27, 2024 — Juan Gabriel Wells, the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) Country Director in Lebanon, says, "We welcome yesterday’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon ...